Memorandum
Date: June 18, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Anthony Arton, Health Services Director
Liberty Francis, Project Director, Tobacco Education and Prevention
Subject: Consideration of Ordinance to Regulate Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Use in efforts to address the health risk of second and third hand smoke to the community.
Executive Summary:
The proposed smoke-free ordinance for Lake County parks and properties seeks to enhance public health and preserve the natural environment. By prohibiting smoking in these areas, we aim to reduce exposure to harmful secondhand smoke and mitigate the risk of wildfires caused by discarded cigarette butts. This initiative aligns with our commitment to creating safe and healthy recreational spaces for residents and visitors alike.
Tobacco is still the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death, killing nearly 40,000 in California every year. The US Surgeon General has determined that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke or vapor. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7000 chemicals, hundreds are dangerous and more than 69 are known to cause cancer.
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Recommended Action: a) Waive the reading of the ordinance and have it read in title only by the Clerk of the Board.
b) Advance the second reading to the ordinance to the next available Board of Supervisors Meeting.